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Physics Behind the ECG
The Limb Leads
Learn about the limb leads and their views of the heart
The limb leads are placed on all 4 limbs. Look at the diagram, this shows the actual point from which electrical activity is measured....
The Chest Leads
Learn about the chest leads and Wilson's central terminal
The chest leads work in the same way as the limb leads but give different views.
Instead of looking at one lead to another their view is towards ....
The Augmented Leads
Learn about the formation of the augmented leads
We are studying the 12 lead ECG, however so far using the 10 leads that we have attached we only have 9 different views of the heart to look at....
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